Digital economy
5 valuable organizations in the world of eSports
Online gaming competitions continue to evolve into one of the most established industries in the financial market, with a loyal audience that grows each year. That is why there are organizations with teams that exceed 30 million dollars in annual revenue, in addition to valuations that exceed 300 million dollars. What are the top 5 valuable organizations of 2021?
Domotics Vs Internet of Things: What is the difference?
In the search for automation, endless new technologies have been developed, aimed not only at improving quality of life, but also at living day to day with efficient consumption that, on a large scale, can have a high impact on global sustainable goals. From there comes home automation as a technology that uses the internet of things in houses, buildings and even smart cities.
Adopting post-pandemic welfare-to-work balance
In Latin America, seven out of ten people, that is, 70% of those surveyed, consider that, post-pandemic, they are highly likely to prefer their health and well-being over work.
All about the purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk
The tycoon caused controversy when he announced last Friday, May 13, that he is putting the agreement on the acquisition of the platform on hold, after offering 44 billion dollars to take full control of the company.
The technological bubble of streaming platforms
The global inflation resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the economic devastation caused by the pandemic, the rise in energy prices, as well as the return to normality have deflated the technology bubble.
Impact of war on e-commerce and supply chains
The price of gasoline has reached record highs, especially in the United States where it reached US$4.173 per gallon, a price not recorded since 2008.
Commodities crisis and repercussions of rising prices
The commodities crisis has been caused, among other factors, by the centralization of supplies by some world powers, added to the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Is the end of Facebook approaching?
Facebook has been trying to clean up its image and restore the trust lost by users, after being immersed in several scandals and being fined on a couple of occasions, added to privacy policies that have suffocated the company.
Post-pandemic recovery of the tourism industry
Earnings (EBITDA) generated during 2021 for both Booking and Airbnb, were 26.5% and 27% respectively. In the case of Airbnb, after its bookings decreased by more than 40% during 2020, last year it showed signs of a frank recovery.
What is the digital economy and what are its advantages?
The hyperconnectivity that is currently experienced has given way to the development and evolution of new trends, such as the digital economy, which, in turn, is fueled by electronic commerce, the use of financial platforms, among others. Its popularity leads us to highlight the multiple advantages offered by this branch of the economy in today's society.
Impact of COVID-19: important figures on remote work and its evolution
Telecommuting became a way to revive some of the industries that were affected by the coronavirus. Although not all jobs can be done from home, this modality has multiple advantages and disadvantages that, thanks to the momentum of the pandemic, have been highlighted with greater emphasis as a way to protect the worker.
What is Web 3.0 and its main characteristics?
A scenario that is aspired to with the arrival of Web 3.0 is that each user will have a personal profile on the Internet based on their search history, which will be used to provide them with a unique browsing experience.
What is extended reality and its main uses in the industry?
XR is a reality that is already present, and that will undoubtedly set a standard in the evolution of the world as we know it now, this will be reflected in entertainment, sports, health care, tourism, education and e-commerce.
Panorama and Analysis of Social Networks 2022
Social network users have grown by more than 10% in the last year, with 424 million new followers during 2021, equivalent to an average of 1 million newcomers per day.
New Gen: The most profitable investment ideas of 2021
Cryptocurrencies, new technologies, circular economy, smart cities and pets are just some of the most profitable investment ideas New Gen has for you.
YouTube search trends summary of 2021
Videos viewed on YouTube by 2 billion people in more than 100 countries reflect the reality in which humanity has been immersed over the past few years.
Semiconductor crisis and its effects
The production of chips is among the most complex processes in existence, taking several months and hundreds of stages in its manufacture, in addition, it requires precision equipment that operates subatomic particles.
Take advantage of Samsung Pay as a digital payment
From now on, you only need your mobile or your smartwatch to complete your purchases. Your wallet stays at home. With Samsung Pay, you can use the BBVA in Switzerland credit cards at any establishment that accepts contactless payments anywhere in the world. All digitally, to make your payments even more secure and convenient.
The evolution of the payment methods
The new reality arising from Covid-19 has impacted the whole of society. For example, in many countries the new normal involves wearing a mask in public places and keeping a social distance. The way we pay for products or services has also been affected by the pandemic: many establishments began to recommend payment through electronic means, whether by card, digital applications or using contactless payment systems such as Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
Fintech trends for 2018
2018 will be a year of consolidations and technologies trends. Retail stock exchange investment will be a widespread practice; purely online banking will be something that more and more citizens think about, and emerging companies will continue to use cryptocurrency, especially in the ethereum network, to raise funds, as well as other altcoins or alternative digital currencies.
The future of banking
If we asked someone aged 40 to 50 which technological changes had marked their childhood and youth, they would say the arrival of colour TV, the Walkman and later on CD’s were the great changes. These changes seem distant; what is more, a person from another generation would not even know what we are talking about, but these were the early days of digitisation.
The transformation journey at BBVA in Switzerland
The Financial Services Industry has embarked on its own transformation journey for the better. At BBVA, we are leading the worldwide redesign of the financial sector introducing cutting-edge technology and design in every product and business process we have. We aim to offer the best customer experience in banking.
